Acne Vulgaris and Isotretinoin
By: Aishani Thakur, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
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Summary
This project explores the complexities of acne, a widespread dermatological condition characterized by painful skin lesions caused by oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells. The condition is influenced by factors such as hormonal imbalances, genetics, and environmental pollutants. The most severe cases of acne are commonly treated with Isotretinoin, a potent oral medication derived from vitamin A. Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne by shrinking oil glands and reducing inflammation, but it comes with significant side effects. The project talks about the need for further research to develop new treatments for severe acne and to better understand the genetic and environmental factors contributing to the condition.
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Impact Statement
My name is Aishani. At Elio Academy, I learned a plethora of scientific and biological knowledge that helped to heighten my interest in STEM more than ever. Some of my favorite things to learn, on a fundamental level, were about protein structures and the future of healthcare. My project entails the genomics and mechanisms of the dermatological condition of acne vulgaris and Isotretinoin, the most powerful therapy to severe grades of acne, both on the surface and molecular level. It shows the causes and some possible explanations doctors believe to cause this condition, focusing on bacteria, genes, and external conditions, as well as treatments and processes discerning it, additionally entailing how much more research is left to be done in the field. This program prepared me well for future research as I understand the process of how to go about it, and come back when I need support, and I have grown my passion even more.
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_By: Aishani Thakur_
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